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Add 36/25 and 16/48

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 16/48

36/25 + 16/48 is 133/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    36/25 = 36 × 48/25 × 48 = 1728/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    16/48 = 16 × 25/48 × 25 = 400/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/1200 + 400/1200 = 1728 + 400/1200 = 2128/1200
  5. 2128/1200 simplified gives 133/75
  6. So, 36/25 + 16/48 = 133/75
    In mixed form: 158/75

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